Todd Blanche defends fund and tax deal for Trump at Senate confirmation hearing

Todd Blanche, the acting U.S. attorney general, appeared before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, for a confirmation hearing in Washington, D.C. During the proceedings, Blanche defended a specific fund and tax deal involving Donald Trump. Republican members of the committee pressed Blanche for further details regarding the Trump-IRS settlement. The hearing focused on the legal and financial implications of the agreement as part of the confirmation process.